How inequality runs in families : unfair advantage and the limits of social mobility /

In the UK, as in other rich countries, the 'playing-field' is anything but level and the family plays a surprisingly crucial part in maintaining inequality. This book explores how seemingly mundane aspects of family life raise fundamental questions of social justice and calls for a rethink...

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Main Author: Calder, Gideon (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bristol : Policy Press, 2016.
Series:Policy Press shorts. Insights.
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Summary:In the UK, as in other rich countries, the 'playing-field' is anything but level and the family plays a surprisingly crucial part in maintaining inequality. This book explores how seemingly mundane aspects of family life raise fundamental questions of social justice and calls for a rethink of what equality of opportunity means.
Item Description:Books at JSTOR Evidence Based Acquisitions
Project MUSE Universal EBA Ebooks
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 132 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781447331544
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